4 Bridges on 5th Street Scene & A Memorial Day Thought

This composition has been on my to-do list for quite a while.  I find it an interesting architectural abstract and street scene.  There is actually a 5th bridge which is hidden behind the two far bridges in the lower left.  Perhaps I should change the title to 5 Bridges on 5th Street Scene.

Innovation Quarter 4 Bridges on 5th Street Scene

In United States, today’s holiday reminds us of our obligation to remember the countless men and women who died to protect their fellow man and maintain our precious democratic freedoms.  Democracy is not easy, it requires compromise!  The recent mood of absolutism, and rejection of government/public institutions dishonors those who have sacrificed so much to protect them.

Everyday should be Memorial Day!

Downtown Winston-Salem Cityscapes

Last week I had dinner in downtown Winston-Salem with my photographer friend Owens Daniels.  Afterwards, we both grabbed our camera and set out on a local street photography expedition.  I had so much fun.  We met some nice folks, found some great scenes and Owens shared many of his proven street photography tips.

Artivity on the Green Selfie

Lessons learned:  

1. I must do more street photography.
2. Shoot with a photographer friend.  We grow through shared experience.
3. Learn how to see without thinking. I’m reading a good book on this now – “Opening the Good Eye”.
4. Develop your own style.
5. Don’t be afraid of high ISO!  My D750 higher ISO settings look great, Lightroom does a great job of minimizing noise, and I usually add film grain to the composition in my workflow.

Owens Composing The Garage

A Star on The Garage

Sunset from Trade to Liberty

What the Heck!

Finding Free Smokes

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Salem Cemetery, 4 pics

The Salem Cemetery was originated by the Moravian Church in the 1770s.  Currently over 40 acres in size, its rolling hills create a unique resting place for over 6000 souls.  After work last Thursday, I visited as late afternoon was transitioning into sunset.  The long shadows and dramatic lighting offered several photographic opportunities.

Salem Cemetery Composition 1

Salem Cemetery Composition 3

Salem Cemetery Composition 2

Salem Cemetery Composition 4

Thanks for stopping by today.  Happy Easter.

Plant 64 Birdland

Leaving work a few months ago, I noticed a large flock of birds occupying a nearby water tower.  With the sun setting and rather dramatic clouds behind the tower, I wished I had my Nikon full frame camera.  Then I thought, hey, in my pocket I have a decent camera on my Samsung S5.

Plant 64 Birdland

I ended up spending just as much time working on this image as I typical do on shots from my Nikon; including an emulation of Kodak Ektachrome slide film to get some fine grain structure and extra color punch. Perhaps I’ve been a bit of a snob regarding the ability of a mobile phone to capture a worthy image.  I once heard another photographer say “the best camera is the one you have on you”.